Hallmark "Mom" Christmas Ornament, 2004

Summary

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2004

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5967

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of sweater on ornament: MOM on back of hanger on ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / MOM / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MOM / Any mom knows a sweater / in the winter is smart / to keep her as warm / as the love in her heart. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Fabric - Dated 2004 on right side of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5544

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